Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King

Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King Description

The Dragon Quest franchise is very much a national treasure in its native Japan. As of April 2006, it's been around for approximately 20 years and has nearly 30 instalments under its belt. It is also the biggest-selling PS2 game ever in Japan and was at the forefront of RPG technology for the console platform. Dragon Quest: The Journey of the Cursed King is the first fully 3D instalment in the much-loved RPG series. The game is a beautifully rendered and colourful adventure that will have fans begging for more. There is a fully orchestral soundtrack, improved animations and new battle abilities available to enjoy. After an evil jester called Dhoulmagus seized a legendary sceptre, he used it to cast a spell on the castle from where he took it. This turned King Trode into a troll-like creature, his daughter Princess Medea into a horse, and his subjects into brambles. The kingdom was also frozen in time. You play one of the King's guards who was the only person to survive the terrible event. You set off with King Trode, Princess Medea and a reformed bandit named Yangus to track down the nasty jester. He is now a complete madman, roaming the kingdom, and killing anyone he comes across. Two other characters, named Jessica and Angelo, join your group united by the common goal of bringing Dhoulmagus to justice.

Unique visual style (character design by Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball? Z)

Intuitive game balance makes this title easy to pick up, allowing rapid engagement with the story and environment

Freedom to go anywhere the eye can see in a huge, seamless and colourful world

Battle against a wide variety of weird and wonderful monsters

Party members deploy spectacular attacks and spells in stunning 3D

Individual party members' behaviour can be customised for optimal battle performance

Time passes from day to night revealing an entirely different side to towns and dungeons